"The Comfy Workplace is not just our name, it's our aim!"

ABOUT US

We specialise in office ergonomics, sustainable furniture and acoustic solutions (with 35 years of experience supplying conventional office furniture too) and are ideally placed to service organisations across the North-East and Cumbria, and their regional offices/homeworkers across the UK.

Meet The Team

Mel

Director

Mel Ayre

Melanie’s background is in Human Resources, Health and Safety and Business Management, together with over five years experience in the office furniture industry prior to setting up The Comfy Workplace. Melanie holds Business Management, CIPD and IOSH qualifications. Melanie loves the outdoors and is an enthusiastic dog-lover, having two dogs named Penny and Fudge.

Rich

Products and Services Director

RICH AYRE

In 2011 Richard and Melanie set up the Comfy Workplace. With over 35 years of experience, Richard specialises in office ergonomics, sustainability, acoustics and conventional furniture. He is also our lead Ergonomic/DSE Assessor, qualified to Advanced level and also holds Emergency First Aid in the Workplace Level 6, First Aid for Outdoor Incident Management Level 6 and is qualified in pre-hospital care. When not thinking about chairs, Richard volunteers his time with the Mountain Rescue Team and enjoys various other outdoor pursuits.

Elise

Marketing Consultant

Elise Geddes

Elise specialises in working with local, independent SME's in the North East. Elise has worked for over 10 years in customer service & hospitality as well as holding a BA Honours Marketing Management Degree after graduating in 2023! In her spare time she loves walking her two dogs (miniature dachshunds) , Poppy & Chester & a early morning HIIT class! Elise assists us with all things marketing!

RECENT LOCAL COLLEGE INSTALLATION

Earlier in the year we completed this job at a local college.

Customer Review:

“Derwentside College has worked collaboratively with The Comfy Workplace for several years, during which time they have consistently delivered an exceptional level of service. They are highly solutions‑focused, well organised, and take the time to understand our requirements, ensuring that furniture and DSE solutions are tailored to meet our specific needs. Richard is a pleasure to work with; he is always professional, approachable, and extremely helpful, and regularly goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding customer service. We value the strong partnership we have developed with The Comfy Workplace and would not hesitate to recommend their services. Donna Walker, Head of Estates and Facilities, Derwentside College.”